OVERVIEW
Effective vishing simulation training uses realistic voice phishing examples. These examples mimic common voice techniques, like calling from Tech Support or impersonating your bank. Use up-to-date voice phishing scenarios that reflect the latest vishing scams. Also, employee security awareness programs are important to train staff on voice phishing scam tactics to prevent future attacks.
In addition to the best practices above, provide immediate feedback and explain the red flags to those who fall for the simulated vishing tests. It’s also important to measure campaign results of vishing attack simulations to observe your employees’ behavior and pinpoint the areas where additional training is required.
HOW IT WORKS
1- Conduct Your Initial Assessment
Use an existing realistic call phishing scenario or create one that mimics real-world attacks. Assess employees’ awareness against vishing scams to identify vulnerability levels.
2- Deploy Simulated Vishing Calls
Deploy realistic voice phishing calls to employees, evaluating their ability to recognize and respond to potential vishing scams.
3- Provide Immediate Feedback and Analysis
Monitor employee responses during vishing simulation and deliver instant feedback, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
4- Send Security Awareness Training
Provide targeted security awareness training based on employees’ incorrect actions and behaviors during the vishing simulations.
Did You Know…
Keepnet 2024 Vishing Research Report revealed that 70% of organizations have been victims of fake phone calls (vishing). Vishing attacks cost an average of $14 million per year per organization.
Companies that add regular vishing simulations to security awareness training program have the lowest vishing risk, with up to 90% success.
The benefits of using the Keepnet Vishing Simulator include the following:
Improved cybersecurity posture
Launch a campaign within 5 minutes and witness immediate results, empowering your team to swiftly detect and respond to voice phishing attacks.
Stronger culture of cybersecurity
By building a cybersecurity culture within your organisation, you’ll see an average 78% increase in your employees’ incident reporting.
Reducing the risk of Legal Penalties
By helping organizations avoid costly fines and legal action by ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
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FEATURES
In just two months, Keepnet has proven to be an invaluable asset for Motor City Casino.
The customizable social engineering campaigns and ease of use have helped us effectively train our employees against voice and SMS phishing, strengthening our security posture.
Keepnet’s Vishing Simulator helped us craft scenarios tailored to our culture and goals, enabling our employees to identify, report, and counter cyber-attacks coming from phone.
Keepnet contributed to a 30% increase in business efficiency, and our ability to identify and stop risks increased 12-times more.
By implementing vishing simulations and enhancing our processes, we increased our control over vishing attacks and eliminated them 12 times faster.
Our employees showed a 92% improvement in recognizing fake phone calls.
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Voice phishing, also known as vishing, is a type of social engineering attack where scammers use phone calls to trick individuals into giving out sensitive information, like passwords, credit card numbers, or personal identification details. The attacker usually pretends to be a trusted entity, such as a bank representative or government official, to gain the victim’s trust and manipulate them into sharing confidential information.
Vishing simulation training is important for enhancing the cybersecurity awareness of employees within an organization. By simulating realistic voice phishing attacks, this training helps individuals recognize and respond appropriately to fraudulent attempts to gather sensitive information over the phone. Such preparedness significantly reduces the risk of data breaches and financial loss, making vishing simulation an essential component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
Companies should use a vishing simulator to better equip their employees against the increasing threat of voice phishing attacks. Vishing simulators provide a practical, hands-on experience in a controlled environment, allowing employees to learn and make mistakes without real-world consequences. This proactive approach is significant for building a resilient defense against potential voice scammers and protecting sensitive company data.
When selecting a vishing simulator, companies should consider several key factors to ensure effective training. These include the realism of the simulations, the ability to customize scenarios to reflect specific vishing threats the company might face, ease of integration with existing training programs, and comprehensive reporting features to track employee progress and identify areas needing improvement. Additionally, the cost and customer support offered by the vendor are important considerations.
Yes, vishing simulators can be effectively integrated with other security training measures to provide a holistic approach to cybersecurity education. Combining vishing simulations with training on phishing, malware, and other cybersecurity threats creates a comprehensive vishing awareness training program that enhances overall security posture. Integration with incident response drills and real-time alert systems can also improve organizational preparedness and response to actual attacks.
Vishing simulation training should be conducted regularly to keep security awareness high and ensure that employees are equipped to handle new and evolving threats. Best practices suggest conducting training sessions quarterly or biannually, complemented by spontaneous vishing tests to assess readiness. Regular updates to training scenarios to reflect the latest vishing tactics are also important.
To begin vishing simulation training, organizations should first assess their current vulnerability to voice phishing attacks. This involves understanding the types of information typically targeted by vishers and the common tactics used. Following this, selecting a suitable vishing simulator based on the factors mentioned earlier is key. Organizations should then roll out the training in phases, starting with high-risk departments. Continuously monitoring the effectiveness of the training and making necessary adjustments ensures the program remains relevant and effective.
Vishing, or voice phishing, involves fraudsters using phone calls to extract confidential information. Keepnet’s Vishing Simulator combats this by offering over 200 AI-powered simulations in 160+ languages. It trains employees to recognize and respond effectively to such attacks, enhancing your organization’s defense against this growing threat.
Absolutely. The voice phishing simulator offers extensive customization options, allowing you to create tailored vishing scenarios that reflect your specific organizational context and the unique threats you face. This customization enhances the relevance and effectiveness of the training.
Keepnet’s Vishing Simulator uses AI-powered text-to-speech technology, enabling a wide range of realistic voice scenarios. This AI-driven approach ensures that voice phishing simulations are sophisticated and varied, providing a more effective training experience.
Keepnet’s Vishing Simulator trains employees to recognize the nuances of vishing calls, enhancing their critical thinking and response skills. By exposing them to various scenarios, including those using AI-generated voices or custom-recorded messages, employees learn to identify suspicious elements in real time calls, reducing the likelihood of falling victim to actual vishing attacks.
Absolutely. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often targets of vishing attacks. Keepnet’s Vishing Simulator is scalable and can be tailored to SMEs’ specific needs and resources. It provides an affordable, effective tool for enhancing their cybersecurity posture against voice phishing threats.
Organizations can save up to $1-5 million annually using the Keepnet Vishing Simulator from potential breaches and incident response processes. Significant savings come from avoiding the costs associated with vishing attacks, such as data breaches, financial fraud, and legal penalties.
Regular training with Keepnet Vishing Simulator helps organizations comply with privacy regulations, reducing the risk of costly fines and legal actions associated with data breaches and information theft.
The simulator offers automated reporting, providing detailed insights into employee performance and the effectiveness of their responses to simulated vishing attacks. This data is important for assessing the success of your security awareness training program and identifying areas for improvement.
The voice phishing simulator supports over 160 languages, making it an ideal training tool for global companies with diverse, multilingual teams. This ensures effective training for all employees, regardless of their primary language.
Keepnet Vishing Simulator offers exceptionally realistic scenarios by allowing you to upload your own voice recordings or use AI-based text-to-speech technology. This feature enables you to create incredibly authentic scenarios, mirroring the tone and style of actual vishing calls. Additionally, the simulator guides users through interactive steps, simulating real-life interactions and decision-making processes. This level of customization and interactivity significantly enhances the training’s realism, preparing employees more effectively for the types of vishing attempts they may encounter daily.
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